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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 203.45 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 203.45 and 108.12 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 203.45 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/203.45 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 203.45 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 21,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995.46/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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